Research Guide for: Music

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Non Music Sources

Architecture Sources

Baroque Architecture / Christian Norberg-Schulz -- On our shelves at: NA590 .B7 1967

Survey of Baroque architechture within the cultural, intellectual and political events of the time. Includes many (black and white) photographs and drawings.

Cathedrals of Europe Anne Prache -- On our shelves at: NA4830 .P6813 2000

Survey of cathedral architecture from the church of Antiquity to the Medieval Cathedral. Includes explanatory sections on stained glass, mosaics, manuscripts, cloisters, and sculptured doorways, as well as numerous color photographs.

Gothic Architecture / Louis Grodecki -- On our shelves at: NA480 .G7613

Historical survey of gothic architecture.

Horizon Book of Great Cathedrals -- On our shelves at: NA4830 .H67 1984

An over view of cathedrals of France, England, Germany, Spain, and Italy.

Art Sources

Art History / Marilyn Stokstad -- On our shelves at: Ref. N5300 .S923 1999 (Main Floor)

Presents the art of the entire world, from cave paintings dating back 30,000 years to the creative trends of the late 20th century.

Gardner's Art Through the Ages / Gardner, Helen -- On our shelves at: Ref. N5300 .G25 1975 (Main Floor)

Presents the story of art in its full historical, social, religious, economic, and cultural context.

The (Grove) Dictionary of Art -- On our shelves at: Ref. N31 .D5 1996 (Main Floor)

Thirty-four volume encyclopedia. Coverage includes biographical, geographical, philosophical, and theoretical information, as well as forms and themes, social aspects, and cultural influences.

The (Grove) Dictionary of Art Online

The Dictionary of Art is the electronic version of the print resource and is the most comprehensive online reference tool for locating information on all aspects of the visual arts worldwide. Topics covered range from prehistoric art to that of the1990s. Access to over 41,00 articles, in an encyclopedia-style format, and 15,000 external images is available.

History of Art / H.W. Janson, Anthony F. Janson -- Ref. N5300 .J3 1997 (Main Floor)

An introduction to 30,000 years of art in the Western world.

History Sources

Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment / editor, Michel Delon -- On our shelves at: Ref. DB286 .D5413 2001(Main Floor)

Encompassing (roughly) the years 1650-1800, articles present an overview under several rubrics: country (e.g., Germany), cultural (e.g., astronomy, libraries, salons, coffeehouses), aesthetic (e.g., baroque, grotesque), anthropological (e.g., love, work, children, surgery), and descriptive.

Europe 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World -- On our shelves at: D209 .E97 2004

"This user-friendly encyclopedia attempts to bridge 'the gap between researchers and nonspecialist readers' in covering the early modern era. Another goal, as the introduction explains, was to include subject areas often ignored until recently--women's roles, Judaism, Islam, Eastern Europe, Africa, and "how ordinary Europeans lived and thought." This is a fine set, from its beautiful physical appearance to the scope and depth of its coverage." -- American Library Association

Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages / Matthew E. Bunson -- On our shelves at: Ref: D114 .B86 1995 (Main Floor)

Spans the years 410 to 1492. Arranged alphabetically, the articles average five pages, with See Also references pointing readers to related subjects and mentions of topics with their own entries appearing in bold type. The articles are factual, concentrating on names of people, places, and events.

Life in a Medieval Castle / Joseph & Frances Gies -- On our shelves at: GT3520 .G53 1979B (Second Floor)

Centers around the history of one fortress on the border between England and Wales, and then relates that story to castles across Western Europe.

Life in the Middle Ages / Robert Delort -- On our shelves at: CB351 .D4413 (Second Floor)

Concentrates on a number of basic themes, including: the castle, the cathedral, court and monastic life, country life, the university, the home, and festivities. Also includes brief sketches of: What was Medieval Man like, physically, sprititually, and mentally? What was the impact of the Christian ethic and religion on everyday life, love, the status of woman, children, adolescents, the warrior class and the clergy?

Life in the Middle Ages / Hans-Werner Goetz -- On our shelves at: CB361 .G6213 1993 (Second Floor)

Paints a portrait of everyday life in the earlier Middle Ages, from the seventh through the beginning of the thirteenth century. Attempts to respond to the principal question of comprehending everyday life in terms of its institutional, physical, and social environment and influences.

Life in the Renaissance / Marzieh Gail -- On our shelves at: CB361 .G23 (Second Floor)

Describes the social structure, customs, education, industry, amusements, and famous people of Renaissance Europe from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century.

Medieval England: An Encyclopedia / Paul E. Szarmach ed. -- On our shelves at: Ref. DA129 .M43 1998 (Main Floor)

An introduction to the society and culture of England from the coming of the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century through the accession of the Tudor dynasty (1485) at the turn of the 16th century. Containing more than 700 entries by more than 300 international scholars, the volume encompasses the fields of Old English and Middle English language and literature, music and liturgy, history, and history of art.